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Divide 5/2 with 8/7

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 1 1/7

5/2 ÷ 8/7 is 35/16.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/7: 7/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 5/2 ÷ 8/7 = 5/2 × 7/8
  3. = 5 × 7/2 × 8 = 35/16
  4. In mixed form: 23/16

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